There would be universal condemnation from the press worldwide and forums like this.

As it is Moto (aka Google) then the reaction is Meh!
(even if they cared)

Seriously, any company doing this is bad.
Doing this over plain http is just stupid and needs more than a hefty slap over the wrist. Perhaps the CEO should spend some time in chokey? Just what were Moto thinking?

I was considering a Moto phone to replace my aged Nokia but not any longer.

Where can I go for a phone that collect nothing and does not phone home? I don't need no stinking Facebook or twatter but looks like the 6310i will be in service for a lot longer then.